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Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at Thursday's 2024 NFL Honors to present the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.
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made a special appearance at Thursday's NFL Honors to give out the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year to Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward. "All you guys do on and off the field is truly remarkable," said Harry, 39, before presenting the award. "You are role models for millions in the way you carry yourselves and the way you give back. This final award -- the highest honor -- is all about serving your community. And there's one special man we'd like to pay tribute to now. A player who goes above and beyond and whose extraordinary commitment to helping others is a reflection of his own story," he continued.The award was presented to Heyward, who was ecstatic to receive the award from Prince Harry. "Man, Prince freaking Harry. Man, I'm in shock. That's Prince Harry," said Heyward after coming on stage. The Duke of Sussex's appearance comes hours after he returned to California after taking a quick trip to see his father,"His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual," the palace said in their announcement. The NFL honors are held annually to recognize the NFL's top players, coaches, and teams. This year's ceremony was hosted byTravis Kelce Praises Mom Donna Kelce’s ‘Communication’ Skills, Admits It’s Where He and Jason ‘Get It From’Y&RPrincess Anne Gives Firm Instructions to Eat Beautiful Cake Before She Cuts: 'Otherwise It's Legalized Vandalism'Kylie Kelce Reveals Where Jason Kelce and Their Girls Fall on Salty vs. Sweet Snacks Keegan-Michael Key Compares Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift to Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson in NFL Honors Opening Scarlett Johansson Pokes Fun at Her Oscar Losses in M&M's Super Bowl Commercial About 'Almost Champions'Prince William Joins Surprise Guest Tom Cruise at Charity Gala amid Kate Middleton and King's Health ScaresPrince Harry Leaves U.K. 24 Hours After Seeing Dad King Charles But Not Prince William Donna Kelce Thinks She Won’t Be Seated in a 'Pricey' Box with Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl: ‘I’m in the Stands’
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